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Chicago Food Poisoning

Chicago Food Poisoning

In Chicago, Illinois, it's estimated that over 300 thousand suffer from food poisoning annually. McDonald's and Chipotle Mexican Grill are the most frequently mentioned brand names, and the most commonly mentioned product is chicken.

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Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Ume Tea, 2002 S Wentworth , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: front and rear entrance and exit doors not completely rodent proofed at the bottom as required; instructed to rodent proof all doors.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed… See more

#mice #rats #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Visions, 11901 S Loomis St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 7, 2023
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4' gap on bottom right corner of exit door in frotn bar area. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not… See more

#rats #mice #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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La Quebrada, 5100-5102 S California Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2023
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

124   Comments Comment

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Taste Of Canton, 3324 S Archer Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 10, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: found improper cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety food (beef, duck, chicken, eggrolls) ranging from 50f - 103f located in food prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Instructed to discard and denature all said… See more

#rodents #rats #mice #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

124   Comments Comment

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McDonald's, 7900 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 11, 2023
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed a slow draining handwashing sink closest to the door, in the women's employee toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed… See more

#mcdonalds #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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South Shore Food Mart, 7900 S South Shore Dr , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 11, 2023
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no clean-up policy… See more

#rats #mice #rodents #chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Whale Fish & Chicken, 5650 W Division Ave , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2023
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 observed under 3 compartment sinks not clean, water stained, debris. Management instructed to clean and maintain same. Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables,… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Thai Pastry, 1113-1115 W Argyle St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14 observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink in the rear prep area near the ice machine. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates

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Almost Home Tavern & Grill, 3801-3809 N Clark St , Chicago, Il, USA

2 years ago source chicago.gov details

Report date: Aug 9, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted no paper towels at prep hand washing sink. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation#7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied… See more

#chicago #illinois #unitedstates